SLOW-COOKED FRENCH ONION SOUP

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My husband and I love French onion soup, so I wondered if I could turn it into a less labor-intensive dish by altering my recipe to work in a slow cooker. The rich, cheesy result was an instant winner at home. -Ronda Eagle, Goose Creek, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 7h30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth, undiluted
3 cups water
3/4 cup white wine or regular-strength beef broth
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 fresh parsley sprig, optional
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
16 slices French bread (1/4 inch thick)
3/4 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Place butter in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with sweet and red onions; sprinkle with pepper. Cook, covered, on low until onions are tender, 5-6 hours., Stir in broth, water, wine, herbs and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 2-3 hours. Remove herb sprigs and bay leaf., To serve, preheat broiler. Place bread on a baking sheet; broil 4 in. from heat until lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes per side. Top bread with cheese; broil until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Divide soup among eight bowls; top with cheese toasts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Ruvarashe Bunhu
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This soup is delicious! The onions are so sweet and the broth is very flavorful. I love the melted cheese on top.


Ayaz Malik
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and the onions are cooked to perfection. I love the way the cheese melts on top. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Mazafr Dogqr
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This soup is really good! The onions are cooked perfectly and the broth is very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves French onion soup.


Gia Horcajo
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This soup is delicious! The onions are so sweet and the broth is very flavorful. I love the melted cheese on top.


Bryon Enterpriselimited
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and the onions are cooked to perfection. I love the way the cheese melts on top. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Meer Mavia
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This soup is really good! The onions are cooked perfectly and the broth is very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves French onion soup.


sufi 9,3
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This soup is delicious! The onions are so sweet and the broth is very flavorful. I love the melted cheese on top.


Ahonaf arosh
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and the onions are cooked to perfection. I love the way the cheese melts on top. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Joel Faraone
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This soup is really good! The onions are cooked perfectly and the broth is very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves French onion soup.


Sabada Khatun
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This soup is delicious! The onions are so sweet and the broth is very flavorful. I love the melted cheese on top.


Catgamer 109
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and the onions are cooked to perfection. I love the way the cheese melts on top. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.